Global Warming Pathfinder PenfieldHigh School Library May 2008 Keywords:The most effective search strategy for this project is to use Boolean searching by combining terms to narrow your search: For example: Global warming AND Temperature AND Carbon dioxide will return documents that contain all three search terms.
Print Resources:Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
Electronic Resources
The following database is available on a trial basis until May 31, 2008: (Ask library staff for the password.) Science Resource Center with ClassTrac: thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. ClassTrac allows students to access current and relevant information that supports their class curriculum and aligns to their state standards. Click on the link to the ScienceResourceCenter. Subscription Databases:See library staff for user names and passwords. GVRL-ScienceA collection of Gale's Science related eBooks. Search by using your subject or keywords. Opposing Viewpoints: Information on today's hottest social issues. Features include viewpoint articles, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Search by using your subject or keywords.Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list. Science Online: Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.Search by using your subject or keywords.Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list. Student Resource Center: Database offering resources in literature, cultures, science, history, and geography. Full-text articles from reference works, primary sources, and periodicals. Search by using your subject or keywords.Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list. The previous 4 databases are published by Gale and have similar interfaces and use similar search strategies.You can search each database individually or search them simultaneously by using Gale’sPowerSearch.
CQ Researcher Online: offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. The CQ Researcher can be read in its entirety or by section, which includes a background and chronology; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.You can use your search terms – OR – use the Index. GreenFILE: An EBSCOHost database indexing scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. This resource offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE serves as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles as well. . Search by using your subject or keywords.Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list. ProQuest: Full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and educational journals. Click the “Topics” Tab.Enter your keywords. The result will give you a list of topics related to your search.You either click to see all the documents or click on “Narrow to refine your search. SIRS Knowledge Source: SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS) is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS Government Reporter®, SIRS Renaissance®, SKS WebSelect™, SIRS Discoverer®, and Discoverer WebFind™.Updated daily, SKS provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations.Begin your research by clicking on the “More Issues” link in the Pro/Con box on the right of the screen.That will take you to an overview of the issues, suggested keywords, and a list of articles.Note the “Viewpoints” tab, which will take you to articles that are written form a particular point of view. Once you have review the information here, you can continue you research by click the “advanced search” tab and enter your search terms.
Free Websites
Two sites for questioning global warming:
Pathfinder
Penfield High School Library
May 2008
Keywords: The most effective search strategy for this project is to use Boolean searching by combining terms to narrow your search: For example:
Global warming AND Temperature AND Carbon dioxide
will return documents that contain all three search terms.
Print Resources: Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library
Electronic Resources
The following database is available on a trial basis until May 31, 2008: (Ask library staff for the password.)
Science Resource Center with ClassTrac: thousands of topic overviews, experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations are just a few clicks away and the latest scientific developments are covered in articles from over 200 magazines and academic journals and links to quality web sites. ClassTrac allows students to access current and relevant information that supports their class curriculum and aligns to their state standards. Click on the link to the Science Resource Center.
Subscription Databases: See library staff for user names and passwords.
GVRL-Science A collection of Gale's Science related eBooks. Search by using your subject or keywords.
Opposing Viewpoints: Information on today's hottest social issues. Features include viewpoint articles, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Search by using your subject or keywords. Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list.
Science Online: Presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments. Search by using your subject or keywords. Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list.
Student Resource Center: Database offering resources in literature, cultures, science, history, and geography. Full-text articles from reference works, primary sources, and periodicals. Search by using your subject or keywords. Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list.
The previous 4 databases are published by Gale and have similar interfaces and use similar search strategies. You can search each database individually or search them simultaneously by using Gale’s PowerSearch.
CQ Researcher Online: offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. The CQ Researcher can be read in its entirety or by section, which includes a background and chronology; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. You can use your search terms – OR – use the Index.
GreenFILE: An EBSCOHost database indexing scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. This resource offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE serves as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles as well. . Search by using your subject or keywords. Note the different types of resources under each tab in your result list.
ProQuest: Full-text articles from magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and educational journals. Click the “Topics” Tab. Enter your keywords. The result will give you a list of topics related to your search. You either click to see all the documents or click on “Narrow to refine your search.
SIRS Knowledge Source: SIRS Knowledge Source (SKS) is a comprehensive database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS Researcher®, SIRS Government Reporter®, SIRS Renaissance®, SKS WebSelect™, SIRS Discoverer®, and Discoverer WebFind™. Updated daily, SKS provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, the arts and humanities. Full-text articles and Internet resources are carefully selected from thousands of domestic and international publications and respected organizations. Begin your research by clicking on the “More Issues” link in the Pro/Con box on the right of the screen. That will take you to an overview of the issues, suggested keywords, and a list of articles. Note the “Viewpoints” tab, which will take you to articles that are written form a particular point of view. Once you have review the information here, you can continue you research by click the “advanced search” tab and enter your search terms.
Free Websites
Two sites for questioning global warming:
ICECAP, International Climate and Environmental Change Assessment Project,
SourceWatch article on Global Warming:
Prepared by Paul D. Birkby, MLS